Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 2-7 , March 2005

Non-invasive cardiovascular risk assessment in women with type 2 diabetes

  • Sue Penckofer, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • Sue Penckofer is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Loyola University Chicago, Niehoff School of Nursing, Maywood, Ill
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Sue Penckofer, PhD, RN, Loyola University Chicago, Niehoff School of Nursing, Building 105, Room 2840, 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, IL 60153
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  • Dusty R. Filliung, BSN, RN, RVT

      Affiliations

    • Dusty R. Filliung is a Doctoral Student at the School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich
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  • Nicos Labropoulos, PhD, RVT

      Affiliations

    • Nicos Labropoulos is an Associate Professor at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, Director, Peripheral Vascular Lab, Loyola University Health Systems, Maywood, Ill

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 Supported by Loyola University Chicago Faculty Scholar Award Program, Loyola University Chicago Undergraduate Mulcahy Scholar Program, and Loyola University Health Care System, Division of Peripheral Vascular Surgery.

PII: S1062-0303(04)00168-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jvn.2004.11.004

Journal of Vascular Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 2-7 , March 2005

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